The Texas Revolution Timeline (1836-1845)

By JTDecker

  • Texas Declares Independence From Mexico

    Texas Revolution. (1835-1836)
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    President of the Republic of Texas

    David G. Burnet

  • Battle of Jacinto

    Victory over Mexican army and General Santa Anna grants Texas independence.
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    President of the Republic of Texas

    Sam Houston

  • Republic of Texas

    The U.S. recognizes the Republic of Texas. (Jackson Presidency)

  • U.S., Mexico Treaty

    U.S. comes to agreement with Mexico to not annex Texas.

  • Republic of Texas to Annex Itself

    The Texas minister goes to U.S. government to offer Texas' annexation.

  • Revolt of 1837

    Mexican rebel group revolted against Santa Anna's leadership. 20 men were killed under Perez's leadership, while the rest surrendered.

  • Tripartite Treaty

    U.S. Senator Preston offers treaty between Texas, Mexico, and the U.S to the Senate.

  • Texas Backs Out of Annexation

    Texas withdrawals because the U.S. Congress took too long to act on the proposal.
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    President of the Republic of Texas

    Mirabeau B. Lamar
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    President of the Republic of Texas

    Sam Houston

  • Somervell Expedition

    This expedition was suggested to lead into political demand to invade Mexico. The expedition was not organized and had only 189 men.

  • Mier Expedition

    Texan expedition with the goal to capture the city of Mier. The plan failed when Mexican forces intercepted a supply shipment. Most of the men continued on, but most lost their lives in the process.

  • U.S. Treaty with Texas

    The U.S. offered a treaty to Texas, but was declined by the Texas Congress.

  • Texas and Mexico Truce

    Sam Houston declared a truce between Mexico and Texas

  • Annexation Treaty

    An annexation treaty was signed between Texas and the U.S.

  • U.S. Senate Rejects Treaty

    The Senate backs out and rejects the treaty 35-16.
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    President of the Republic of Texas

    Anson Jones

  • Annexation of Texas Begins

    A joint resolution for the annexation of Texas passes the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Senate Passes Joint Resolution

    U.S. Senate passes a joint revolution to annex the Republic of Texas. (27 to 25)

  • House Agreement with U.S. Senate

    U.S. House of Representatives adopts the U.S. Senate version of the joint resolution to annex the Republic of Texas. (132 to 76)

  • Texas Annexation Sent to Texas

    President Tyler signs the annexation of Texas and sends the documents to Texas.

  • Cuevas-Smith Treaty

    Treaty between the Republic of Texas and Mexico signed saying, no more fighting if Texas remains separated from the U.S.

  • Texas Congress Meeting

    The Texas Congress meet to discuss treaty with Mexico and the annexation into the U.S.

  • Annexation Sent to Voters

    The annexation of Texas into the U.S. was sent to the voters to determine approval.

  • Annex of Texas by the House

    U.S. House votes in favor of annexing Texas. (141 to 58, 21 abstaining)

  • Annex of Texas by the U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate approves Texas to become a state in the U.S. (31 to 14, 7 abstaining)

  • Annex of Texas by the President

    President Polk signs the approves the annexation of Texas. Texas is now apart of the U.S.

  • Voter Results

    The result of the total vote was 7,664 to 430 in favor of annexing Texas.

  • Transfer of Government Power

    The transfer of Texas government completed.